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Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Alumni Relations Survey Report for Summer 2016

School of Education

September, 2016

University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Institutional Effectiveness Alumni Relations Survey Summer 2016 Summary In fall 2015, the offices of Institutional Effectiveness, Alumni Relations, and Career Services formed a committee to revise the old Alumni Survey into a more useful tool to meet the data needs. The new Alumni Relations Survey was built to capture the alumni experience at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) three years after graduation and to determine the way their higher education helped establish their professional careers. The online Alumni Relations Survey was conducted in the summer semester of 2016 using Qualtrics survey software and iModules; it was launched in June 14 and ended on August 31, 2016. All alumni with current email addresses in iModules who graduated three years ago were invited to participate in the survey. The alumni data can be divided by school, by degree level, by gender, by ethnicity, by program or any of the above combinations. The average completion time for the survey was 10 minutes. The next five pages contain a short summary of data points by UHCL and by individual schools collected summer 2016 in the Alumni Relations Survey. Complete survey results are posted online at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/university-survey.

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UHCL

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 1,423 UHCL

alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 4.6% (n=66).

• Gender: All alumni respondents

answered the question about gender.

Males 28.8% (n=19) Females 71.2% (n=47)

• Ethnicity: All alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.

White 56.1% (n=37) Black 9.1% (n=6) Hispanic 24.2% (n=16) Asian 6.1% (n=4) American Indian 0.0% (n=0) International 0.0% (n=0) Multi-racial 3.0% (n=2) Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% (n=0) Unknown 1.5% (n=1)

• Question: “Is your current position

related to your academic major?” Three alumni respondents chose not to answer this question.

61.9% (n=39) said Yes, directly related 22.2% (n=14) said Yes, somewhat related 15.9% (n=10) said No, not related

Overall Satisfaction: • “Looking back, how would you evaluate

the overall education you received from UHCL?” All alumni respondents answered this question.

96.9% of the respondents (n=64) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an

education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All alumni respondents answered this question.

95.5% (n=63) said Yes 4.5% (n=3) said No

• “Would you still choose the same

program of study?” All alumni respondents answered this question. 71.2% (n=47) said Yes 13.6% (n=9) said No 15.2% (n=10) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” One alumni respondent chose not to answer this question.

96.9% (n=63) said Yes 3.1% (n=2) said No.


School of Business (BUS) Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 401 BUS alumni

were invited to participate; the response rate was 5.0% (n=20).

• Gender: All BUS alumni respondents


Males 50.0% (n=10) Females 50.0% (n=10)

• Ethnicity: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.



related to your academic major?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

95% of the respondents (n=19) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.


education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question. 80.0% (n=16) said Yes 15.0% (n=3) said No 5.0% (n=1) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 431 HSH alumni


• Gender: All HSH alumni respondents


Males 24.0% (n=6) Females 76.0% (n=19)

• Ethnicity: All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



related to your academic major?” Three HSH alumni respondents chose not to answer this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.

96% of the respondents (n=24) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.


education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question. 68.0% (n=17) said Yes 8.0% (n=2) said No 24.0% (n=6) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Science and Engineering (SCE)

Demographics Information:

• Respondents: A total of 224 SCE alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 0.1% (n=2).

• Gender: All SCE alumni respondents answered the question about gender.

Males 100.0% (n=2) Females 0.0% (n=0)

• Ethnicity: All SCE alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current position related to your academic major?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.


Overall Satisfaction:

• “Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received from UHCL?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question. 50.0% (n=1) said Yes 0.0% (n=0) said No 50.0% (n=1) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Education (SOE) Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 367 SOE alumni


• Gender: All SOE alumni respondents


Males 94.7% (n=18) Females 5.3% (n=1)

• Ethnicity: All SOE alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.



related to your academic major?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question. 68.4% (n=13) said Yes 21.1% (n=4) said No 10.5% (n=2) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” One SOE alumni respondent chose not to answer this question.



1 5.3%

18 94.7%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Male

Female

Total

University of Houston-Clear LakeOffice of Institutional EffectivenessAlumni Relations Survey Summer 2016 – School of Education

Note 2: All NON-answered questions are EXCLUDED. Please note that this will change the TOTAL number ofresponses for each question since data vary according to whether students chose to respond or not respond toquestions.

Gender

Note 1: There were a total of 367 SOE Alumni who were invited to take the Alumni Relations Survey-Summer 2016 The alumni that were invited to take the survey graduated from UHCL three years ago. 19 SOE alumni completedthe Alumni Relations survey resulting in a response rate of 5.2%.


10 52.6%

3 15.8%

5 26.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

White-non Hispanic

Black-non Hispanic

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian

International (e.g., F1 visa)

Multi-racial

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Unknown

Total

Ethnicity


17 89.5%

2 10.5%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

U.S. Citizen

U.S. Resident (green card holder)

International (F1, J1, H1 Visa i.e. not US Citizen orResident)

Total

Citizenship


2 11.1%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

13 72.2%

2 11.1%

0 0.0%

1 5.6%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

18 100.0%

Answer Response %

BA

BBA

BFA

BS

BSGEOG

BSW

MA

MBA

MHA

MHA/MBA

MS

Ed.D.

SSP

BAS

BFN

PSYD

Total

What was the highest degree you earned at UHCL?


19 100.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

School of Education

Total

In which school were you enrolled? (a response to this question is required)


What was your primary degree program in the School of Education?


1 5.3%

2 10.5%

2 10.5%

2 10.5%

3 15.8%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

2 10.5%

2 10.5%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

2 10.5%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Counseling

Curriculum & Instruction

Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Educational Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructional Technology

Master Teacher Certification

Multicultural Studies in Education

Reading

School Library & Information Science

Obtained a dual degree

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certificate

UHCL Certifications (not state certifications)

Other

Early Childhood Education

Total

Other

What was your primary degree program in the School of Education? (continued)


My program provided the skills and knowledge neededfor employment in my field. - 19 3.63

My program prepared me to think critically. - - 19 3.74

My program prepared me to write effectively. 19 3.47

My program prepared me to speak effectively. - - 19 3.68

My program prepared me to apply and manageinformation technology effectively. - - 19 3.68

My program prepared me to work effectively in a teamenvironment. - 19 3.74

My program helped me to develop an awareness oflocal and global diversity. - 19 3.47

My program prepared me to address the ethicalcommitments of professional life. - 19 3.58

My program has made me more reflective about mypersonal morality. - 19 3.53

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as a responsible citizen. - 19 3.42

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree Response AverageValue

14 4 1

14 5

12 5 1 1

13 6

13 6

15 3 1

12 4 3

13 4 2

12 5 2

11 5 3

Preparation for Professional Life


MinValue

MaxValue Mean Variance Standard

DeviationTotal

ResponsesTotal

Respondents

1 4 3.63 0.58 0.76 19 19

3 4 3.74 0.2 0.45 19 19

1 4 3.47 0.71 0.84 19 19

3 4 3.68 0.23 0.48 19 19

3 4 3.68 0.23 0.48 19 19

2 4 3.74 0.32 0.56 19 19

2 4 3.47 0.6 0.77 19 19

2 4 3.58 0.48 0.69 19 19

2 4 3.53 0.49 0.7 19 19

2 4 3.42 0.59 0.77 19 19

Statistic

My program provided the skillsand knowledge needed foremployment in my field.My program prepared me tothink critically.My program prepared me towrite effectively.My program prepared me tospeak effectively.My program prepared me toapply and manage informationtechnology effectively.My program prepared me towork effectively in a teamenvironment.My program helped me todevelop an awareness of localand global diversity.My program prepared me toaddress the ethicalcommitments of professionallife.My program has made me morereflective about my personalmorality.My program has helped mebecome more conscientiousabout my role as a responsiblecitizen.

Preparation for Professional Life (continued)


0 0.0%

1 5.3%

18 94.7%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Active military service or dependent

Self-employed

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Unemployed, seeking work

Unemployed, not seeking employment

Continuing as a full-time student at a 4-yr college

Continuing as a part-time student at a 4-yr college

Volunteer

Other

Total

What is your current status? (mark all that apply)


teacher katyisd katy Texas

Assistant Principal Pearland ISD Pearland Texas

Lecturer UHCL Houston TX

Teacher Cvisd Channelview Texas

Campus Instructional Coach Galena Park ISD Houston Texas

Teacher Alvin ISD Alvin TX

ELA Teacher and Level Lead GCCISD Baytown Texas

Teacher Elgin ISD Elgin Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor Self-employed Pasadena Texas

EH&S Manager UTS Environmental Houston TX

Special education teacher Houston Tx

Lecturer UHCL Houston Texas

Bilingual Teacher CCISD Houston Texas

Teacher Hawaii Department ofEducation Kailua HI

Teacher CCISD Houston TX

Director of Testing & Program Evaluation Pearland ISD Pearland Texas

Executive Director, Curriculum & Instruction Pasadena ISD Pasadena TX

HR Coordinator Griswold Homecare Houston Texas

Lead Teacher Houston ISD Houston Texas

Job Title Employer City State

Respondents 19

Statistic Value

If you are working, what is your current position?


14 73.7%

3 15.8%

2 10.5%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes, directly related

Yes, somewhat related

No, not related

Total

Is your current position related to your academic major?


Which industry best describes your place of employment? (Choose all that apply)


0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

6 31.6%

10 52.6%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Accounting/Finance

Aerospace

Communications

Computer Information Systems

Construction

Counseling

Education (Admin/Support)

Education (Teaching)

Engineering & Mgmt Services

Environmental

Government (local, state or federal includingeducation)

Health related

Human Resources

Legal Services/Criminal Justice

Marketing/Advertising

Medical related

Manufacturing

Real Estate/ Land Management

Retail

Social Services

Utilities/Public Works

Transportation

Other

Total

Other

Which industry best describes your place of employment? (continued)


2 10.5%

1 5.3%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

4 21.1%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

11 57.9%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Executive Management

Middle Management

Administrative

Self-Employed

Professional

Para-Professional

Support Staff

Education Professional/Teacher

Other

Entry Level Management

Total

What best describes your professional position? (pick one that best fits you)


Leadership team- ELA Campus Instructional Coach

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Respondents 1

Statistic Value

If other, please specify:


0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

4 21.1%

13 68.4%

0 0.0%

2 10.5%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Less than $14,999

$15,000-$24,999

$25,000-$34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $249,999

$250,000 to $499,999

$500,000 or more

Total

What is your current yearly salary range?


2 11.1%

6 33.3%

10 55.6%

18 100.0%

Answer Response %

Weekdays

Weekends

No Preference

Total

When would you most likely attend an alumni program or event?


3 15.8%

2 10.5%

9 47.4%

5 26.3%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Morning

Mid day

Evening

No Preference

Total

What time of day would you most likely attend an alumni program or event?


10 52.6%

3 15.8%

0 0.0%

6 31.6%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Less than 20 miles

20-39 miles

40 or more miles

No Preference

Total

How far are you willing to drive to attend an alumni program or event?


11 57.9%

9 47.4%

5 26.3%

5 26.3%

1 5.3%

12 63.2%

2 10.5%

10 52.6%

5 26.3%

2 10.5%

2 10.5%

3 15.8%

1 5.3%

68 100.0%

Answer Response %

Lectures

Discounts

Entertainment

Travel Opportunities

Programs for children

Continuing Education

Career Counseling

Special Events & Programs

Networking opportunities

Newsletters

E-Publications

E-mail accounts

Other

Total

Which of the following services would you like to see your Alumni Relations Office provide?(mark all that apply)


Respondents 0

Statistic Value

If other, please specify:


14 73.7%

5 26.3%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

Are you interested in receiving "Hawk E-News" (a free electronic newsletter for UHCL alumni?)


Respondents 12

Statistic Value

If yes, please provide the following information. All information will be kept confidential.


14 73.7%

5 26.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Total

3 4 3.68 0.23 0.48 19 19

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received at UHCL?


13 68.4%

6 31.6%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Total

3 4 3.68 0.23 0.48 19 19

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

Looking back, how would you evaluate your overall experiences at UHCL?


18 94.7%

1 5.3%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?


17 89.5%

2 10.5%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Not Sure

Total

Would you still choose to attend UHCL?


Location and program met my needs.

The programs meet my needs and the faculty is very supportive.

The advisors, one in particular, in the school of education made attending UHCL very difficult. I was told numeroustimes that I wouldn't get a job as a teacher because of my certification program that I was taking at UHCL. She wasvery discouraging and gave me the distinct feeling I wasn't wanted as a student. It wasn't until I scored well on testsand consistently got all A's (in every single UHCL course I took) that the school of education finally started helpingrather than hindering my pursuit of a teaching certification. Because of the amount of hassle and roadblocks Iencountered at UHCL, I recommend that individuals looking for an alternative teaching certification program lookelsewhere first. This is a shame because I took some fantastic classes with some great professors there that didreally help me in teaching.

I am currently enrolled in the educational leadership doctoral program.

Doctorate in Bilingual Education

I think I've exhausted education classes but would be interested in occasional seminars, lectures and currentresearch in the field.

Yes! Considering attending for my masters

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Respondents 7

Statistic Value

Please explain:


13 68.4%

4 21.1%

2 10.5%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Not Sure

Total

Would you still choose the same program of study?


Maybe Administration

See above!

I would've gone into Business or Human Resources

The program of study has helped me meet my personal goals and provides further information on my areas ofinterest.

I would like that the university could offer a doctorate program in bilingual education.

I love what I do and I wouldn't change it for he world! Education is my passion.

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Respondents 6

Statistic Value

Please explain:


18 100.0%

0 0.0%

18 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

Would you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?


My daughter will a sophomore at UHCL this fall.

My daughter begins her first semester (beginning Junior year) at UHCL in the School of Education! When she talkedwith counselor, they called her "legacy" since I received Bachelor, Master, EdD @ UHCL. Proud mom, proudmoment!

I recommend to friends and family often.

UHCL is convenient and provides faculty and staff committed to helping its students succeed and meet their goals.

Actually, both of my best friends attended with me and both have also gone back to obtain their maters degree aswell. I have made many great friends while being a part of all of my programs.

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Respondents 5

Statistic Value

Please explain:


I brag on UHCL and feel I received one of the most rigorous and thorough doctoral programs that is out there whentalking with others in similar programs. Very proud to be a Hawk! Been a student there (off and on) for over 30years!

School of Education needs to either value their alternative certification (post-bac) students or stop offering that routeto teacher certification.

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Respondents 2

Statistic Value

Additional Comments for any issues or concerns you may have:
